Government likely to introduce Uniform Civil Code Bill in Monsoon Session

The Modi government is expected to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, according to sources familiar with the development.

Meanwhile, the BJP has reportedly decided to contest the forthcoming Punjab Assembly elections independently, ruling out any alliance with other political parties. In other political developments, Congress is expected to field Meenakshi Natrajan for the Rajya Sabha when a vacancy arises, with Rahul Gandhi backing her candidacy.